Equine Horsehide Belting Leather from Japan
Tough equine horsehide leather from whole skins, further prepared after tanning for belting in agricultural and light machinery. It qualifies for HTS 4107.19.70.30 as non-fancy, hair-free leather from whole equine hides designated for belting. Known for its natural oil content enhancing flexibility.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.41.0540%Bovine (including buffalo) and equine leather (provided for in heading 4104 or 4107); goat, kid, sheep and lamb leather, the foregoing dyed, colored, stamped or embossed (provided for in heading 4105, 4106, 4112 or 4113)
Import Tips
• Document equine origin with veterinary certificates to confirm compliance with Chapter 41 exclusions
• Ensure no reversible tanning; provide processing details to prevent shift to raw hide headings